thoughts on these additions

[bmhilger]

I want to add..
Gold rhomboidalis
Red velvet fairy wrasse
Lubbocks wrasse....

thoughts on this list?

 

[Reef Doctor]

Add it to what? What size tank/sump do you have, and what's your current stock list?

 

[bmhilger]

Sorry... 110g sps/lps mixed.. current stock list-

Pair of clowns
bartlett anthias x2
clownhead wrasse
Bristletooth tang

 

[evolved]

The solorensis already present in the tank may present a bit of aggression as the species is a bit more aggressive than the Cirrhilabrus norm. Using an acclimation box for a few days would likely circumvent any problematic issue there however.

Besides that, I'd skip the Red Devil. I mean Red Velvet. That's one Cirrhilabrus that typically doesn't tolerate other wrasses well.

 

[bmhilger]

What would be a good replacement?

 

[bmhilger]

For the red devil lol? And do u buy wrasses from liveaquaria?

 

[evolved]

There are very many options to choose from. Take a look at this.

I have purchased from Diver's Den in the past, but not Live Aquaria. Things purchased from LA come via Quality Marine in Los Angles, whereas things from DD come from the coral farm in Rhinelander WI, where they have been QT'd and conditioned.

 

[zrogst]

You're such a great resource Hunter. Wrasses are really growing on me, probably my favorite marine fish species

 

[evolved]

You're such a great resource Hunter. Wrasses are really growing on me, probably my favorite marine fish species

Thanks for the compliment.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

 

[bmhilger]

I'm torn on what to replace the red velvet with, ideas?

 

[evolved]

It'd take a least 15 minutes for me to type out a potential list.

What sort of characteristics are you looking for?

 

[bmhilger]

Just color and of course model citizen. ..I looked at ur stock list and realized I would have to take out a loan lol....I would also like rec. On Best pairs also

 

[evolved]

If you have a specific color in mind, that could make things a bit narrower. Else any of these Cirrhilabrus could work:

C. aurantidorsalis
C. balteatus
C. bathiphilus
C. exquisitus
C. jordani
C. laboutei
C. lineatus
C. luteovittatus
C. pylei
C. rubrimarginatus
C. rubriventralis

Or any Paracheilinus species would also be suitable.


I do love my rarities... I also don't care to add up the fortune I have in fish.

As for pairs, I can't really advocate any. Females Cirrhilabrus and Paracheilinus almost always end up as conspecific males, eventually. Anymore I tend to stick with lone males of each species.

 

[bmhilger]

Are these easily attainable?

 

[evolved]

All of which are yes, but supply of most species can be a bit spotty.